Patrols near the Aek Elysia and Nor'Seere lifts on the forest floor have reported an increase in the number of bandits about the territory. It's believed the bandits may have created a permanent base somewhere nearby...

* An Avariel in full plate is seen patrolling the area near the Nor'Seere lift. After making sure the area is clear she enters a cavern nearby, but soon leaves it bloodied. Recovering her strength and praying to the Battlelord for His blessings, she is fortunate enough to meet with others - an Ivory Mage, a Vorianite, and a Barbarian. The four of them head back into the cavern that the Avariel emerged from, uncertain as to what to expect ... *